Manufacturing and Production Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production & Manufacturing Operations Manager to provide leadership and oversight for all production floor and facility operations. This individual will be responsible for ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, maintaining high-quality standards, managing production personnel, and supporting the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering or manufacturing background, experience leading production teams, and a proven ability to drive operational performance in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing and production operations.
• Supervise approximately 15 production and facilities employees.
• Ensure products are manufactured to corporate, customer, and industry quality standards.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate on-time shipment of finished products.
• Identify and resolve operational issues impacting production, quality, or delivery timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex manufacturing challenges.

Operations & Process Management

• Establish and maintain production performance metrics and operational standards.
• Analyze production data and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Support implementation of new manufacturing technologies and production processes.
• Justify and support capital equipment purchases and manufacturing investments.
• Oversee ERP system utilization to ensure accurate production tracking and reporting.

Facility & Team Management

• Oversee facility maintenance, security, and overall operational readiness.
• Ensure employees have the tools, resources, and support necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
• Manage payroll and timekeeping processes using ADP.
• Review and approve employee timesheets and attendance records.
• Promote a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.

Training & Development

• Develop and implement training programs for new manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Mentor and support production personnel to improve technical and operational capabilities.
• Foster continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electronics, electromechanical manufacturing, or a related production environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing production teams.
• Experience overseeing manufacturing operations from production through shipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of production reporting, payroll, and workforce management processes.